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Walk or Run to Keep Blood Vessels and Brains Young: Benefits of Cardio Activity

Aug 16, 2019 12:20AM

After six months of marathon training, running novices reversed the aging of major blood vessels; in another study, heart failure patients that walked fast were less likely to have cognitive impairment.

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Take a Cerebral Spin: Cycling for a Healthier Brain

Aug 16, 2019 12:08AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Pedaling away for even 20 minutes a day, indoors or outdoors, fires up brain cell production and lowers symptoms of depression – and that’s just the beginning of cognitive benefits.

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FOREST BATHING

Jun 30, 2019 02:00AM

Mother Nature’s Rx for Body and Mind In 1982, the Japanese government coined the term Shinrin-yoku (“taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing”) to inspire people to visit and appreciate nat

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Forest Bathing: Mother Nature’s Rx for Body and Mind

Jun 28, 2019 12:37PM ● By Marlaina Donato

What was once called ‘walking in the woods’ has a new moniker – forest bathing – as well as new research showing its unique abilities to boost our health and mood.

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Just Add Water: Aquatic Workouts for Him

May 31, 2019 12:11PM ● By Marlaina Donato

Guys are jumping right into pool aerobics and finding that it keeps them buff, fit and free from wear and tear on joints and muscles.

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Sit Less to Live Longer: Increasing Movement Adds to Longevity

May 31, 2019 11:47AM

Replacing a half hour of sitting or lying around with brisk walking and other moderate physical activities reduces the risk of dying over 14 years by 45 percent.

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JUST ADD WATER

May 31, 2019 02:00AM

Aquatic Workouts for Him by Marlaina DonatoWhen it comes to chiseling muscles, recovering from injury or reducing stress, men are finding that hitting the pool might even surpass hitting the gym. “Wat

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WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL

Apr 30, 2019 02:00AM

Bodywork for Trauma and Grief Massage is often associated with spa-like pampering, yet it is also an effective therapy for reducing physical and emotional pain. Bodywork can lower blood pressure and r

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Into the Woods

Mar 30, 2019 02:00AM

Hiking for Health and Happiness Many of us equate fitness with going to the gym, but a good hike in a natural environment can foster unique benefits for both body and psyche.Hiking or walking outdoors

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Into the Woods: Hiking for Health and Happiness

Mar 29, 2019 11:53AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Hiking combines the heart-healthy and anti-aging benefits of walking with the calming and mood-elevating benefits of nature.

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